Well now you are going to produce the goods. You are going to dissect every scene with questions and make lists. Long detailed lists. All of the information you need is in your newly created script.

 

1. How many actors appear in this scene.  

 

2. How many locations appear in this scene. Who do I know that I can approach that knows of      

    or owns such a location.

 

3. In how many scenes will this location be needed.

 

4. Will the same actors be needed for every scene that uses this location.

 

5. If I can use this location, how many days will I need it to complete all of the scenes that  

    require it.

 

6. Can I work out a doable schedule that works for the actors and the availability of the  

    location.

 

 This portion of decision making and planning kicks off the Pre-Production period of your filmmaking experience. So now we are thinking about who we are going to film, when and where. More questions. More lists. Producers become detail seeking problem solvers. As each detail is attended to, the screenplay’s successful execution moves one step closer. A schedule will become a new and apparent priority. The schedule’s shape will be determined by the availability of the actors you have yet to cast, to be at a location you have not yet determined or secured. So, you have a couple of new things on your list. Let’s tackle casting.